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Lake Balaton (Hungary) 7 - May 13, 2014

"The fourth day began with a strange atmosphere;could be a day of transit and in the air you breathe peace "

So tells Monica Barchetti from Balaton, MPI of 6 days and this year forced spectator.

This and 'the idea seeing pass one by one all the protagonists of the fourth edition of the six days.

When the wind is gone, the desire would be to lie down on the deck, along the banks of the lake;but you can not, there are also Andrea and Stefano, Michele and John in the race and the eyes and attention are on them.

After the half, the way it should be "down" but of course 96 hours begin to present the bill.

Each athlete is left with its objective and all our are in line with the tables, even if the road is still so much and will be able to not panic but continue to hold on.

Andrea Accorsi in the race (photo Organization)

Accorsi is well and when his enemy is little time for rest but the MPI is still on the table and it is here for.

Upon expiration of 96 hours is in fifth place with 557.13 km and has almost 22 km ahead of the record Bazzana.

Large unfortunately has to deal with a few blisters, especially in a little finger of his right foot, but he remains in full roadmap: Stefano maintains the 7th place with 505.83 km and its reference to the passage of the 2012 Tallarita sees the advantage of almost 4 km.

Notarangelo, after a refreshing break, he suffered a small problem of hypothermia, also causes fatigue;after a massage, and a few hours of rest, and 'shared out even stronger than before.It is now in 12th place with 478.82 km.

Piscopo, with its calm, step by step builds on km km.

With two female fans and supporters as Lucia, his life partner who has followed the Balaton, and Monica Barchetti is continually prodded and John, after a start perhaps with little conviction, found the rhythm, and himself, and has ringed laps on laps printing also a nice 100 km;as often happens, we now believe, more and more and is in 27th place with 366, 32 km then nearly 6 km beyond his PB of 2012.

The men's race, barring unforeseen circumstances, should have found its winner in the French Chaigne, one of the boys' youth in the race and already over 650 km with a projection closer to 900.

German Schwerk will fail to win his third consecutive title and, perhaps, even the podium.

Before him the Norwegian Sjåvik (588.60) and 'definitely a beautiful reality of the race, although with his 820 last year was not an outsider.The German Schlotter (605.73) it seems that fate has assigned the shirt ever after, at least here at Balaton.

This, after 96 hours is the podium, but there are still 48 hours and not everything is already written ... and still knows'!

The Canadian Vasarhelyi (among other things with 497.73 is about 10 km ahead of the steps of Monica year record) heads always proof female but the German Gielen (486.03) is gnawing ground and even here nothing is written.The third place is a war to the knife between the Dutch and the German Jager Buiten, spend 96 hours with 378.92 kilometers.

The organization warned that 'the expected arrival of a disturbance, also of strong intensity, not excluding the possibility of suspension of the race;for now is just as right information to all athletes, however, the perspective that sees favoring the preservation and safety 'of Athletes.

In case of interruption time of forced stop will be recovered by extending the end time of the race, scheduled at 12.00 on Tuesday for May 13 at h.12,00;the hope of all is of course that it is only a "false alarm" and that the race will continue regularly, without distorting the meaning of a "six days", but this does not depend on Athletes.

By Monica Barchetti Finally a message from Balaton

"I receive many messages that refer then to the boys.Support, cheer, incitement ... adjectives are many but one and 'the answer.THANK YOU "

Thanks to you the emotions that we are giving, and that will give us c omunque FORCE BLUE

Claudio Bernagozzi

Lake Balaton (Hungary) 7 - May 13, 2014

From May 7 to 13 in Balatonfured, on the shores of beautiful Lake Hungarian, will again challenge at the highest level, the best players in the Road Race long 6 days.

And among those who want to try to play a major role there will certainly Andrea Accorsi (Atl. Calderara) returning, along the national borders, after the great enterprise of 2012 that saw him on the third step of the podium with his PB of 777 km , 621: the MPI before his friend Lucio Bazzzana, in that of Antibes (F), wore the same limit to 814.880 km.

Andrea Accorsi Balatonfured (photo C.Bernagozzi)

Meet Andrea departing Balatonfured, together with the life partner Monica Barchetti, on the same path that launched the MPI Italian female well 723.227 km and this year will be the important support before emotional than technical, Andrea.

Andrea, still six days ??

"The serious injury to the meniscus in his left knee - his debut Andrea - blocked me for most of 2013, but the desire to try the thrill of six days has always been strong and here I am, about to leave for this new adventure that has become the 'Prince goal after Bazzana tore my MPI distance.After a six days immediately say "never again" but then, if like me you're always looking your limits, to know you better and better "inside", if you're hungry racing, then you forgive back in the game "

How did you prepare for this event ??

"I started working hard to October 2013, with loads of up to 300 km a week, outputs close to 80/90 km, often without much recovery and testing a new running technique.I also wanted to work - confessed - on the mental and I think, after seven months of hard work, to have achieved a good condition.In short, I am ready both physically and psychologically, then there will be the race and the opponents to make me understand if and how I worked well in recent months "

Speaking of opponents, as is the level of this fourth edition of the Hungarian 6 days ??

"Say only the highest level is an understatement given that, for the first time in six days, will be at the best athletes of the specialty, with all limits beyond 800 km.With my PB I place myself in 10th place and will be a great stimulus to have before these excellences of the race.Among the favorites for sure WOLFGANG SCHWERK (D), winner of the last two editions of the race record (874.864 km) and one of three men in the world to be over 1000 km in 2007 with 1010.080 km (second World Best alltime).Then OLIVIER Chaigne (F) staff on 6 days of km 881. DIDIER Sessegolo (F) staff on 6 days of 858.707 km winner of the last two editions of the eight days of Monaco with 1041.408 kilometers and six days in London in 2013 with 858.707 km.WILLIAM SICHEL (Scotland) staff on 6 days of 857 km, winner of the first edition of the six days of Balatonfured and holder of all primates absolute ultramarathon Scottish.MARC ETIEMBLE (F) staff on 6 days of 838.450 km and winner of the 6 days of Antibes.ERIC WRIGHT (South Africa) staff in the six days of km 815. For 15 years I measure myself against the best and I will do it again this time "

I think, however, you'll have a weapon in this year ??

"Sure, it's Monica, my partner in life, in the races, in good times and in those less beautiful.This year, Monica decided not to compete because of too many professional commitments but also decided to be by my side, I will support and will be a valuable human support.It will be my guardian angel, an angel who always has the MPI on the distance (and one of the first in the world) and to which it was made ​​out one of the sections of the route, one that leads to the pool of Camping "

In recent years, the Balatonfured, you brought up the colors in Italian: who are your companions in the National Virtual racing ??

"Will debut over the distance Stefano Grandi, a dear friend of St. Lazarus, with whom I shared long workouts and to which I hope have been useful to my advice.Will be back John Piscopo (Athletic Manara Parma), with assets of four appearances in tenders of 6 days and with a staff of 516.646 km.Starts also Michele Notarangelo (ASD Biancoverde Giovinazzo MO) in its second six days, with a staff of 564.928 km.A group that will surely give the maximum, with Athletes ready and motivated. "

The preparation was treated with Monica team is top notch, you see much cargo as right;In short, what do you think a few hours away from ??

"In my head, in my heart and in my legs - confides Andrea - there is only one number: 820, the kilometers that I must complete between 7 and 13 May.For this commitment I gave up even to call in the National Championships of the World of 24 hours.But I have to go back there, in Balatonfured, and bring home the new Best Performance of the Italian six days "

SAMPLES OF ultramarathons RACE ON 25 APRIL TO CASTEL BOLOGNESE FOR THE 33rd OF FIFTY MILES OF ROMAGNA

Serve legs and nerves of steel to deal with ups and downs for the 33rd edition of "50 km" of Romagna, international race road race scheduled at 8.30 on Friday, April 25 pv in Castel Bolognese (Ravenna).

In the list of favoritesMOHAMEDHAJJY, Athletic Castenaso Celtic Druid, in the race to center the third consecutive victory after the success achieved in the previous two editions.

The athlete of Moroccan origin at the beginning of April to the Russians presented his business card by winning the gold medal in the Marathon Lamone with a time of 2:17:42 running at an average of 3:15 to km confirming an excellent form.

The SlovenianALEKSANDRA FORTINreturns to defend the title of champion won last year but to center the both must win the match against compatriotEVA Neznáma,Athletic Villanuova,MARIJA VRAJIC,Croatian Veteran of the AK, plurimedagliata with one gold, two silver and bronze from 2008 to 2013.

For those who are short of breath there is the possibility to opt for the walk Senio seven miles minipodistica or two.

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NICOLA MONTECALVO AND ILARIA Castiglioni DOMINATE THE THIRD EDITION OF EASTER MONDAY 5000.

Two hundred and seventy athletes in a hurry the protagonists of the third annual "Run with us the Easter Monday" on the distance of five thousand and five hundred meters of the "Trofeo Acoustics bolognese" scheduled this morning at the Sports Center District Boat of Bologna.

Initiative organized by the Sports "Run With Us", with the sponsorship of the Emilia-Romagna, District Reno, City of Zola Predosa, Reference Center Transplant Emilia-Romagna, AUSL and Order of Pharmacists of the Province of Bologna, the collaboration of the League Athletics UISP and Coordination Committee Podistico Bologna, FIASP.

Technical level for special occasionswith ARTURO GINOSA, ASD GS Municipal Sant'Olcese, to lead the group to head up to half of the race and then give the baton to NICOLA MONTECALVO, GS Gabbi Bologna, who hits the first place with a time of 17:42 in front MOHAMED Errami , Athletic Castenaso, 17:49.

GINOSA earns third place with a time of 18:14 followed by LORENZO DIANI, POL Pontelungo Bologna, 18:21, GABRIELE BROOKS, Grottini Team Recanati, 18:39.

ILARIA Castiglioni, Athletic Vigor Ligornetto of Livorno, confirming the predictions of the vigil and wins in solitary with a time of 21:18.

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THE SPORTS CENTRE OF BOLOGNA PASQUETTA BOAT RACE WITH THE CHAMPIONS OF FIVE THOUSAND.

Cast athletic first-rate for the third edition of the "Run with us the Easter Monday", the road race on the distance of 5000 meters, scheduled for Monday, April 21 at 9:00 pv in Bologna with departure and arrival from the sports boat.

ALESSIO MORIeGABRIELE RIGHI,Polisportiva San Donnino di Modena,ARROUCHI ABDERRAHAMN,CSI Sasso Marconi,MOHAMED ERRAMI, Atletica Castenaso.In the men contest betweenARTUROGINOSA, Grottini Team of Recanati, ranked second in the previous edition with a time of 16:18:31, mate societyGABRIELE BROOKS,16:18:41 to five thousand of Saronno,ALEXMagagnoli, Salcus Rovigo ,ALESSIO MORIandGABRIELE Righi,POL San Donnino Modena,ARROUCHI ABDERRAHAMN,CSI Sasso Marconi,MOHAMEDErrami, Athletic Castenaso.

In addition to speed run for adults and young but on short distances than that reserved for the samples, you can participate at a slow pace by choosing between three, 7.11 km.

There is also a race for competitors on all fours, looking for some family.

Organization entrusted Sports Association "Run With Us", with the sponsorship of the Emilia-Romagna, District Reno, City of Zola Predosa, Reference Center Transplant Emilia-Romagna, AUSL and Order of Pharmacists of the Province of Bologna, the collaboration of the League Athletics UISP and Coordination Committee Podistico Bologna, FIASP.

The UNICREDIT RUN TUNE UP has already turned on the engines.It travels faster towards the edition number thirteen, scheduled Sunday, September 14, start and finish in Piazza Maggiore, Centro Storico entirely closed to traffic.

The 2013 edition

Registration is open for 20 days and the number of members is already significant.The event attracts the people of the race, and 180 days from the appointment are already many applications received to the organizers of the Celestial Group and ASD Ghinelli, with a high proportion of foreign runners.In 12 years at the start runner 61,000 men and 15,000 women (over 8000 volunteers involved in the success of the event)!

Meanwhile, what is not obvious given the economic times, is the confirmation in support of the event by the main sponsor, namely Unicredit, for the ninth year for the next event.The event officially becomes sustainable, thanks toERVET - Development Agency of Emilia-Romagna, which, through the Zero Waste project co-funded by the European IPA Adriatic, supports and promotes the culture of "zero waste" as a guide in realization of the event.This means noor plastic (glasses and bags biodegradable race, use of electric cars and recycled paper for promotional materials).

Unicredit Run Tune Up, surveyed the top ten half marathons Italian (from a total of 330), participates in WERUNITALY, or, in collaboration with tour operators in the industry running.appearances expo events in ITALY and ABROAD.

MICHAEL CASOLIN, GS Gabbi primo nel 2011,32:27.In the men the MoroccanOMAR Choukri,M DS Panaria Group, focuses his third consecutive win and break the record firm since 2000 with a time of 30:22 in frontFABIOVILLARI, 31: 37, The Brotherhood Modena, gold medal in 2010,GASPARIDIEGO, GS Gabbi Bologna, 32:04,ABDERRAHIM KARIM,TRC Traversetolo Running Club of Parma, 32:17,MICHAELCASOLIN, GS Gabbi first in 2011.32: 27.

Giulia Mattioli,twenty blue cross coached by Eugenio Della Casa, tesserata for RCM Casainalbo, arrive a few minutes before the closing of entries, runs and wins in record time the test female 35:07

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DEL MONTE A1 ITALIAN CUP FINAL FOUR:

BOLOGNA BACK THE CAPITAL OF VOLLEYBALL

Today, February 18, in the hall of the Palazzo d'Accursio Stefano Tassinari, was presented the "Del Monte Cup Italy Serie A1 Final Four" Volleyball, scheduled for 8 and 9 March to PalaDozza.The two day event is organized by the Volleyball League in collaboration with the Regional Committee FIPAV Emilia Romagna and the Provincial Committee FIPAV Bologna.

Speakers: Luca Rizzo Nervo, Department of Sport of the City of Bologna;Massimo Righi, CEO of Volleyball League;Brusori Silvano, president of the Regional Committee FIPAV Emilia Romagna;Rosario Paladino, president of the Provincial Committee FIPAV Bologna;Fabrizio Rossini, Deputy Head of Communication and Championships Volleyball League Serie A.

The presentation of the initiative

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Bologna becomes the capital for two days of national volleyball.After the indelible memory of the first V-Day history played in front of 8,600 people at Unipol Arena in Reno (BO), the capital of Emilia opens the doors of PalaDozza via Azzarita (home for more than twenty years of Zinella Bologna between the 70s and 90s) to host the Del Monte Italy A1 Cup Final Four on 8 and 9 March 2014.

The two day event is organized by the Volleyball League in collaboration with the Municipality of Bologna, the Regional Committee FIPAV Emilia Romagna and the Provincial Committee FIPAV Bologna.

Del Monte, one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of fruit and vegetables, for the third year is the Title Sponsor of the event (edition number 36 for the Series A1).

Entertainment secured on the playing field and in the stands, where the public will be involved in the PalaDozza numerous initiatives designed for this great event.Eyes on the pitch but also looks upwards: the 4 big screens suspended from the roof of the arena bolognese regaleranno the most spectacular images of the three matches in the program, the details of the video frame by frame Check System and many other surprises to be discovered over the weekend.

FINAL FOUR: ALL NEW AND INITIATIVES

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The new technology of Volleyball League also present in Bologna.

The Del Monte Italy A1 Cup 2012/13 Final Four at the Assago Forum marked a major turning point for the entire volleyball: for the first time the Video Check System was used officially in the Italian Serie A to monitor the boundary lines of the playing field .Then used during the Semifinals and Finals of the past Championship Scudetto, the Video Check System beginning of the current season has been officially introduced in all the races of the regular season, playoffs and Cup Italy Serie A1, including the Final Four Del Monte Cup A2 Italy at Monza.

Can not fail to PalaDozza of Bologna, to the maximum of their potential.The cameras will be 12 in total: 2 service for the Warden Video Check, 8 that will keep the lines of the field tricolor (2 per line) and 2 positioned on the support poles of the network from the game and that will allow to evaluate the invasions on goal.The latter are the big news 2013/14, used for the first time in Del Monte Super Cup in 2013 and fully phased in Serie A1 from the second round.

T Days: all in the center of Bologna Saturday, March 1, there is Lucky.

Andrea "Lucky" Lucchetta will be the host of Saturday, March 1 in the center of Bologna.In the calendar of T Days (days in which the center of Bologna is closed to traffic) the Volleyball League organizes in the heart of the city a great animation, for a week of the Final Four."Crazy Lucky" explain his famous crest and all his sympathy near Piazza Maggiore, where you will discover all passers inevitably captured by the charm of volleyball.

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More than 1000 arrived and between these well-attendance of 919 athletes Bolognesi: these data the 16th Trofeo Pier Ugo Bentivogli after the first two races scheduled, the Marathon LolliAuto Zola Predosa 2 February and 10,000 the following week Viadagola .

Now even the investments if Zola was a domain with Gabbi Casolin Michael and Ana Nanu, on February 9, on the new track at Granarolo, the highest steps of the podium instead climbed Elia General (Castenaso) and Laura Ricci (Corradini ).